Parent Resources

Parents often wonder about their child’s growth and development, leading to the question: "Is my child happy and healthy?" The Rourke Baby Record website has compiled a list of Parent Resources to direct parents towards reliable information regarding normal child growth and development along with common questions and issues.

As website links are always changing, the Top 5 useful Websites for Parent Resources are linked below, such that parents can browse them on their own, if needed. These websites are:

  1. The Canadian Paediatric Society - Caring for Kids
  2. Hospital for Sick Children - About Kids Health
  3. Safe Kids Canada
  4. Dietitians of Canada
  5. Health Canada


  1. Growth
  2. Nutrition
    1. Breastfeeding: Exclusive breastfeeding

      Title: Breastfeeding - Source: CPS – Caring for Kids

      Title: Take Another Look At Breastfeeding - Source: Canadian Lactation Consultant Association

      Title: Breastfeeding - Source: La Leche League Canada

      Title: Breastfeeding and Infant Nutrition - Source: Public Health Agency of Canada

      Title: Breastfeeding: How do you know your baby is getting enough milk? - Source: HSC – About Kids Health

      Title: Breastfeeding Problems - Source: HSC – About Kids Health

      Title: Breastfeeding: Test Weighing Your Baby - Source: HSC – About Kids Health

      Title: Vitamin D Supplementation and Breastfeeding - Source: CPS – Caring for Kids

      Title: Breastfeeding 2004Breastfeeding 2011 Draft - Source: Health Canada – Nutrition for Healthy Term Infants

      Title: Breastfeeding Your Baby – More Information - Source: Baby Friendly NL, Health Canada

      Title: Breastfeeding and Thrush - Source: Baby Friendly NL

      Title: Thrush - Source: CPS – Caring for Kids

      Title: Breastfeeding - Source: Breastfeeding On Line – by Dr. Jack Newman

      Weaning

      Title: Weaning Your Child From Breastfeeding - Source: CPS – Caring for Kids

      Title: Feeding Your Baby: Weaning - Source: HSC – About Kids Health

      Title: H1N1 Flu Virus: Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women - Source: Public Health Agency of Canada

    2. Routine Vitamin D supplementation

      Title: Vitamin D Supplementation and Breastfeeding - Source: CPS – Caring for Kids

    3. Colic

      Title: Colic and Crying - Source: CPS – Caring for Kids

      Title: Colic - Source: Health Canada – Nutrition for Healthy Term Infants

    4. Weaning

      Weaning

      Title: Weaning Your Child From Breastfeeding - Source: CPS – Caring for Kids

      Title: Babies: Phasing out Nighttime Feeding - Source: HSC – About Kids Health

      Title: Transition to Solid Foods - Source: Health Canada – Nutrition for Healthy Term Infants

    5. Infant formula and other fluids

      Title: Finding and Keeping a Healthy Body Weight - Source: HSC – About Kids Health

      Title: Alternate Milks - Source: Health Canada – Nutrition for Healthy Term Infants

      Title: Other Fluids in Infant Feeding - Source: Health Canada – Nutrition for Healthy Term Infants

      1. Infant formula
      2. Milk consumption range is consensus only & is provided as an approximate guide.
      3. Soy-based formula

        Title: Alternate Milks - Source: Health Canada – Nutrition for Healthy Term Infants

    6. Healthy Eating

      Title: Eat Well Play Well: At Home - Source: Dietitians of Canada

      Title: Eat Well Play Well: At School - Source: Dietitians of Canada

      Title: Eating Well Together Meal Planner - Source: Dietitians of Canada

      Title: Cool Lunch Guide - Source: Dietitians of Canada

      Title: Healthy Eating for Children - Source: CPS – Caring for Kids

      Title: Healthy Snacks for Children - Source: CPS – Caring for Kids

      Title: Appetite Slump in Toddlers - Source: HSC – About Kids Health

      Title: When your Child is a Picky Eater - Source: CPS – Caring for Kids

      Title: My toddler is a picky eater. How can I make sure he eats enough of the right things? - Source: Dietitians of Canada

      Title: What Should a Toddler or Preschooler Eat? - Source: Dietitians of Canada

      Title: Fast Foods: Better Choices - Source: HSC – About Kids Health

      Title: Food Poisoning: Protecting Your Family - Source: HSC – About Kids Health

      1. Transition to lower fat diet
      2. Encourage a healthy diet

        Title: When your Child is a Picky Eater - Source: CPS – Caring for Kids

        Title: My toddler is a picky eater. How can I make sure he eats enough of the right things? - Source: Dietitians of Canada

        Title: What Should a Toddler or Preschooler Eat? - Source: Dietitians of Canada

        Title: Fast Foods: Better Choices - Source: HSC – About Kids Health

      3. Vitamin D Supplementation and Breastfeeding
      4. Mercury in fish
    7. Allergies/Atopy

      Title: Food Allergies and Intolerances - Source: CPS – Caring for Kids

      Title: Food Allergies - Source: HSC – About Kids Health

      Title: Allergies - Source: HSC – About Kids Health

      Title: Food Allergies and Travelling - Source: HSC – About Kids Health

      Title: Food Allergies - Source: Health Canada – It’s Your Health

  3. Education and Advice
    1. Injury Prevention

      Title: Drowning Prevention - Source: Safe Kids Canada

      Title: Drowning (Baby): First Aid - Source: HSC – About Kids Health

      Title: Drowning (Child): First Aid - Source: HSC – About Kids Health

      Title: Water Safety - Source: Public Health Agency of Canada

      Title: Safe and Happy Meal Times - Source: Safe Kids Canada

      Title: Keeping Kids Safe - Source: CPS – Caring for Kids

      Title: Choking: First Aid - Source: HSC – About Kids Health

      Title: Safety Issues around Feeding – Choking and Aspiration - Source: Health Canada – Nutrition for Healthy Term Infants

      Title: Sun Safety - Source: CPS – Caring for Kids

      Title: Sunburn - Source: HSC – About Kids Health

      Title: Sun: Protecting Your Child’s Skin - Source: HSC – About Kids Health

      Title: Burns: Winter Safety - Source: HSC – About Kids Health

      Title: Preventing Burns: Campfires and Fireworks - Source: HSC – About Kids Health

      Title: Burns: First Aid - Source: HSC – About Kids Health

      Title: Burns: Household Safety and Prevention - Source: HSC – About Kids Health

      Title: Fire Safety - Source: Public Health Agency of Canada

      Title: Bath Safety - Source: Safe Kids Canada

      Title: Frostbite - Source: CPS – Caring for Kids

      Title: Winter Safety - Source: CPS– Caring for Kids

      Title: Winter Safety - Source: Safe Kids Canada

      Title: How to Dispose of a Mercury Thermometer - Source: CPS – Caring for Kids

      Title: Poison Prevention - Source: Safe Kids Canada

      Title: Poison Information Centers in Canada - Source: HSC – About Kids Health

      Title: Poison-Proof Your Home: A Guide to Keeping Your Family Safe From Poisons - Source: HSC – About Kids Health

      Title: Lead Poisoning - Source: HSC – About Kids Health

      Title: How to Create a Child-Friendly Home - Source: Safe Kids Canada

      Title: Safe Play for your Child - Source: Safe Kids Canada

      Title: Are Trampolines Safe? - Source: CPS – Caring for Kids

      Title: Playground Safety - Source: CPS – Caring for Kids

      Title: Concerned About a Playground? - Source: Safe Kids Canada

      Title: Sports – Related Concussions - Source: CPS – Caring for Kids

      Title: Is Your Child Safe? - Source: Health Canada

      Title: Safe Sleep for Babies - Source: CPS – Caring for Kids

      Title: Preventing Flat Heads in Babies Who Sleep on Their Backs - Source: CPS – Caring for Kids

      Title: Healthy Sleep for your Baby and Child - Source: CPS – Caring for Kids

      1. General/Safe play

        Title: Safe Play Spaces - Source: Public Health Agency of Canada

        Title: How to Create a Child-Friendly Home - Source: Safe Kids Canada

        Title: Safe Play for your Child - Source: Safe Kids Canada

        Title: Are Trampolines Safe? - Source: CPS – Caring for Kids

        Title: Playground Safety - Source: CPS – Caring for Kids

        Title: Concerned About a Playground? - Source: Safe Kids Canada

        Title: Sports – Related Concussions - Source: CPS – Caring for Kids

        Title: Is Your Child Safe? - Source: Health Canada

      2. Car Safety

        Title: Car Seat Safety - Source: CPS – Caring for Kids

        Title: Car Seats - Source: Safe Kids Canada

        Title: Booster Seats and Seat Belts - Source: Safe Kids Canada

        Title: Car Seat and Booster Seat Laws in Canada - Source: Safe Kids Canada

        Title: All-Terrain Vehicles: Safety Tips for Families - Source: CPS – Caring for Kids

        Title: Snowmobiles: Safety Tips for Families - Source: CPS – Caring for Kids

      3. Bicycle Safety

        Title: All-Terrain Vehicle Safety - Source: Safe Kids Canada

        Title: All-Terrain Vehicles: Safety Tips for Families - Source: CPS – Caring for Kids

        Title: Wheeled Activities - Source: Safe Kids Canada

        Title: Helmet Safety - Source: Safe Kids Canada

      4. Drowning

        Title: Drowning Prevention - Source: Safe Kids Canada

        Title: Drowning Prevention  - Source: Safe Kids Canada

        Title: Water Safety for Young Children - Source: CPS – Caring for Kids

        Title: Drowning (Baby): First Aid - Source: HSC – About Kids Health

        Title: Drowning (Child): First Aid - Source: HSC – About Kids Health

        Title: Water Safety - Source: Public Health Agency of Canada

        Title: Bath Safety - Source: Safe Kids Canada

        1. Bath safety
        2. Water safety
      5. Choking

        Title: Safe and Happy Meal Times - Source: Safe Kids Canada

        Title: Choking: First Aid - Source: HSC – About Kids Health

        Title: Safety Issues around Feeding – Choking and Aspiration - Source: Health Canada – Nutrition for Healthy Term Infants

      6. Burns

        Title: Sun Safety - Source: CPS – Caring for Kids

        Title: Sunburn - Source: HSC – About Kids Health

        Title: Sun: Protecting Your Child’s Skin - Source: HSC – About Kids Health

        Title: Burns: Winter Safety - Source: HSC – About Kids Health

        Title: Burn Injuries - Source: HSC – About Kids Health

        Title: Preventing Burns: Campfires and Fireworks - Source: HSC – About Kids Health

        Title: Burns: First Aid - Source: HSC – About Kids Health

        Title: Burns: Household Safety and Prevention - Source: HSC – About Kids Health

        Title: Fire Safety - Source: Public Health Agency of Canada

        Title: Frostbite - Source: CPS – Caring for Kids

        1. Smoke Detectors
        2. Hot Water

          Title: Scalds and Burns - Source: Safe Kids Canada

      7. Poisons

        Title: Poison Prevention - Source: Safe Kids Canada

        Title: Poison Information Centers in Canada - Source: HSC – About Kids Health

        Title: Poison-Proof Your Home: A Guide to Keeping Your Family Safe From Poisons - Source: HSC – About Kids Health

        Title: Lead Poisoning - Source: HSC – About Kids Health

        Title: Seasonal Poison Hazards - Source: Safe Kids Canada

      8. Falls
      9. Safe Sleeping

        Title: Keeping Kids Safe - Source: CPS – Caring for Kids

        Title: Safe Sleep for Babies - Source: CPS – Caring for Kids

        Title: Preventing Flat Heads in Babies Who Sleep on Their Backs - Source: CPS – Caring for Kids

        Title: Healthy Sleep for your Baby and Child - Source: CPS – Caring for Kids

        Title: Safe Sleep for Your Baby - Source: Public Health Agency of Canada

        Title: Safe Sleep for your Child - Source: Safe Kids Canada

        Title: Sleeping Problems - Source: The Hospital for Sick Children – About Kids Health

        1. Crib safety/Room sharing

          Title: Healthy Sleep for your Baby and Child - Source: CPS – Caring for Kids

          Title: Safe Sleep for Your Baby - Source: Public Health Agency of Canada

      10. Firearms

        Title: Firearm Safety: Information for Families - Source: CPS – Caring for Kids

    2. Miscellaneous

      Title: Winter Safety - Source: CPS– Caring for Kids

      Title: Winter Safety - Source: Safe Kids Canada

      Title: How to Dispose of a Mercury Thermometer - Source: CPS – Caring for Kids

      TItle: How to Foster your Child’s Self Esteem - Source: CPS - Caring for Kids

      1. Misc injuries

        Title: Animal and Human Bites – First Aid - Source: HSC – About Kids Health

        Title: Needle Stick Injuries - Source: CPS – Caring for Kids

        Title: Your Preschooler and Safety: How to Prevent Injuries at Home - Source: CPS - Caring for Kids

      2. Shaken Baby Syndrome

        Title: Never Shake a Baby - Source: CPS – Caring for Kids

      3. Pet Safety

        Title: How to Avoid the Diseases Pets Can Spread to People - Source: CPS – Caring for Kids

        Title: Pet Safety: Tips for Bringing Pets into your Home - Source: CPS – Caring for Kids

    3. Behaviour and Family Issues

      Title: Taming the Monsters: Helping Children Deal with their Fears - Source: CPS – Caring for Kids

      Title: Night Terrors - Source: HSC – About Kids Health

      Title: Biting in Childcare : What are the Risks? - Source: CPS – Caring for Kids

      1. Behaviour/Discipline

        Title: Guiding your Child with Positive Discipline - Source: CPS – Caring for Kids

        Title: When Your Child Misbehaves - Source: CPS – Caring for Kids

        Title: Time-Out or Time-In? How to Encourage Good Behaviour - Source: CPS – Caring for Kids

        Title: Anger Management - Source: HSC – About Kids Health

        Title: Disciplining your Child - Source: HSC – About Kids Health

      2. Crying / Night waking / Swaddling
      3. High Risk Infants
        1. Maternal depression
        2. Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder

          Title: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder - Source: CPS– Caring for Kids

          Title: FASD: What You Need To Know - Source: Let’s Talk FASD: VON.ca

          Title: What You Need To Know About The Child With FASD - Source: Let’s Talk FASD: VON.ca

          Title: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder - Source: HSC – About Kids Health

        3. Foster care
        4. Assess home visit need
        5. Risk factors for physical abuse
        6. Risk factors for sexual abuse
      4. Nonparental child care
      5. Miscellaneous Behaviour/Family Topics

        Title: Is Your Child Safe? - Source: Health Canada

        Title: Helping Children Cope with Separation and Divorce - Source: CPS – Caring for Kids

        Title: Responding to the Stress of Disaster - Source: CPS – Caring for Kids

        Title: Talking to Your Children About Adoption - Source: CPS - Caring for Kids

        Title: Parents Addressing Family Violence: Family Violence Tool Kit -Building Community Capacity to Address Family Violence - Source: Public Health Agency of Canada

        Title: Tips for Limited Screen Time At Home - Source: CPS – Caring for Kids

    4. Other Education and Advice Issues

      TItle: How to Foster your Child’s Self Esteem - Source: CPS - Caring for Kids

      Title: Temperature Taking - Source: HSC – About Kids Health

      1. Second-hand smoke exposure
      2. Over-The-Counter Medications

        Title: Using Over-The-Counter Drugs to Treat Cold Symptoms - Source: CPS – Caring for Kids

      3. Complementary and Alternative Medicine

        Title: Natural Health Products and Children - Source: CPS – Caring for Kids

        Title: Natural Health Products - Source: Health Canada

      4. Pacifier use

        Title: Pacifiers (Soothers) : A User’s Guide for Parents - Source: CPS – Caring for Kids

        Title: Dental Care for Children – Pacifiers and Thumb Sucking - Source: Canadian Dental Association

      5. Fever

        Title: Fever and Temperature Taking - Source: CPS – Caring for Kids

        Title: Fever in Infants and Children - Source: The College of Family Physicians of Canada

        Title: Temperature Taking - Source: HSC – About Kids Health

        Title: Fever - Source: HSC – About Kids Health

        Title: Fever: Quick Tips - Source: HSC – About Kids Health

        Title: When Your Child Is Sick: Illness and Infections - Source: CPS – Caring for Kids

        Title: Colds in Children - Source: CPS – Caring for Kids

        Title: Strep Throat and Scarlet Fever - Source: CPS – Caring for Kids

      6. Footwear

        Title: Footwear for Children - Source: CPS – Caring for Kids

      7. Healthy Active Living

        Title: Safe Play Spaces - Source: Public Health Agency of Canada

        Title: Playground and Water Features - Source: Safe Kids Canada

        Title: Be An Action Hero! (A Safe Play Resource for Parents and Children) - Source: Public Health Agency of Canada

        Title: Physical Activity for Children and Youth - Source: CPS – Caring for Kids

        Title: Keeping Active Together Planner - Source: Dietitians of Canada

        Title: My Preschooler is Active Enough – Why Do I Need to Worry About Physical Activity? - Source: Dietitians of Canada

        Title: How Much Physical Activity Do Toddlers and Preschoolers Need? - Source: Dietitians of Canada

        Title: What Kinds of Physical Activities are Appropriate for Preschoolers? - Source: Dietitians of Canada

        Title: How Can I Support and Encourage my Preschooler to Keep Physically Active? - Source: Dietitians of Canada

        Title: When is My Child Ready For Sports? - Source: CPS – Caring for Kids

        Title: Physical Activity for Children and Youth With a Chronic Illness - Source: CPS - Caring for Kids

      8. Sun exposure/Sunscreens

        Title: Sunburn - Source: HSC – About Kids Health

        Title: Sun: Protecting Your Child’s Skin - Source: HSC – About Kids Health

      9. Insect Repellents

        Title: Insect Repellents for Children - Source: CPS – Caring for Kids

        Title: West Nile Virus: What Parents Should Know - Source: CPS – Caring for Kids

        Title: Insect Bites - Source: HSC – About Kids Health

      10. Environmental issues

        Title: West Nile Virus: What Parents Should Know - Source: CPS – Caring for Kids

        Title: Seasonal Poison Hazards - Source: Safe Kids Canada

        Title: Children’s Health and Environment - Source: Canadian Partnership for Children’s Health and Environment

      11. Dental Health

        Title: Healthy Teeth for Children - Source: CPS – Caring for Kids

        Title: Dental Care For Children – Cleaning Teeth - Source: Canadian Dental Association

        Title: Dental Care For Children – Nutrition for Children - Source: Canadian Dental Association

        Title: Dental Care For Children – Dental Development - Source: Canadian Dental Association

        Title: Early Childhood Tooth Decay - Source: Canadian Dental Association

        Title: Your Child’s First Visit (To The Dentist) - Source: Canadian Dental Association

        Title: Dental Care for Children – Fluoride and Your Child - Source: Canadian Dental Association

        Title: Dental Care for Children – Pacifiers and Thumb Sucking - Source: Canadian Dental Association

        Title: Tooth Injury: First Aid - Source: HSC – About Kids Health

        Title: Teething - Source: HSC – About Kids Health

        Title: Teeth: Dental Care for Children - Source: HSC – About Kids Health

        1. Dental Cleaning:
        2. Fluoride supplements
        3. Sweetened juices/liquids
      12. Literacy

        Title: Read, Speak, Sing To Your Baby: How Parents Can Promote Literacy from Birth - Source: CPS – Caring for Kids

        Title: Promoting Reading in School-Aged Children - Source: CPS – Caring for Kids

      13. Toilet Learning

        Title: Bedwetting - Source: CPS – Caring for Kids

        Title: Bed-Wetting (Enuresis) - Source: HSC – About Kids Health

        Title: Toilet Learning - Source: CPS – Caring for Kids

        Title: Toilet Training - Source: HSC – About Kids Health

  4. Development
  5. Physical Examination
    1. Vision inquiry/screening

      Title: Newborn Screening Tests - Source: HSC – About Kids Health

    2. Hearing inquiry/screening

      Title: Your Baby’s Hearing - Source: CPS – Caring for Kids

      Title: Newborn Screening Tests - Source: HSC – About Kids Health

    3. Fontanelles
    4. Muscle tone
    5. Hips
    6. Snoring
  6. Investigations, Immunizations, and Infectious Diseases
    1. Investigations / Screening
      1. Anemia screening
      2. Hemoglobinopathy screening:
      3. Universal newborn hearing screening
    2. Immunization: general information

      Title: A Parent’s Guide to Immunization Information on the Internet - Source: CPS – Caring for Kids

      Title: Vaccination and Your Child - Source: CPS – Caring for Kids

      Title: A Parent’s Guide to Immunization - Source: Public Health Agency of Canada

      Title: Immunization “Catch Up” for Children Who Have Not Been Fully Immunized - Source: HSC - About Kids Health

      Title: Approved Vaccine Safety Websites - Source: World Health Organization

      Title: Childhood Immunizations: Websites and Resources - Source: CPS

      1. General information

        Title: Common Infections and Your Child - Source: CPS – Caring for Kids

        Title: A Parent’s Guide to Immunization - Source: Public Health Agency of Canada

        Title: Immunization “Catch Up” for Children Who Have Not Been Fully Immunized - Source: HSC - About Kids Health

        Title: When Your Child Is Sick: Illness and Infections - Source: CPS – Caring for Kids

      2. Immunization schedules

        Title: Vaccination and Your Child - Source: CPS – Caring for Kids

        Title: A Parent’s Guide to Immunization - Source: Public Health Agency of Canada

        Title: Publicly funded Immunization Programs in Canada - Routine Schedule for Infants and Children including special programs and catch-up programs (as of March 2011) - Source: Public Health Agency of Canada

        Title: Your Immunization Schedule – Immunization Schedule Tool - Source:  Public Health Agency of Canada

        Title: Immunization Schedule - Source: HSC – About Kids Health

      3. Pain free vaccination

        Title: Vaccination and Your Child - Source: CPS – Caring for Kids

        Title: A Parent’s Guide to Immunization - Source: Public Health Agency of Canada

        Title: Pain Free Injections - Source: HSC – About Kids Health

      4. Vaccine safety

        Title: Eating Well with Canada’s Food Guide - Source: Health Canada

        Title: NutriStep®: Nutrition Screening Tool For Preschoolers - Source: Sudbury and District Health Unit

        Title: How Can I Deal With Some Common Toddler and Preschooler Feeding Issues? - Source: Dietitians of Canada

        Title: How Can I Encourage my Toddler and Preschooler to Eat Well? - Source: Dietitians of Canada

        Title: How Can I Help My Active Preschooler Eat Well On The Run? - Source: Dietitians of Canada

        Title: Nutrition Labels: Finding Out About The Food You Eat - Source: HSC – About Kids Health

        Title: Feeding Your Baby in the First Year - Source: CPS – Caring for Kids

        Title: Finding and Keeping a Healthy Body Weight - Source: HSC – About Kids Health

        Title: Feeding Your Baby 6-12 Months - Source: Baby Friendly NL, Health Canada PDF

        Title: A Parent’s Guide to Immunization - Source: Public Health Agency of Canada

        Title: Vaccine Safety - Source: CPS – Caring for Kids

        Title: Approved Vaccine Safety Websites - Source: World Health Organization

        Title: Pediatric Nutrition Guidelines - Source: Ontario College of Family Physicians

    3. Immunization: infectious diseases with associated vaccines

      Title: Common Infections and Your Child - Source: CPS – Caring for Kids

      Title: A Parent’s Guide to Immunization Information on the Internet - Source: CPS – Caring for Kids

      Title: Immunizations and Vaccine-Preventable Diseases - Source: HSC – About Kids Health

      1. Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis, Polio, Hemophilus influenza

        Title: Immunizations and Vaccine-Preventable Diseases - Source: HSC – About Kids Health

        Title: 5-in-1: DaPTP-Hib Vaccine - Source: CPS – Caring for Kids

        Title: Diptheria-Tetanus-Acellular Pertussis (dTap) Vaccine - Source: CPS – Caring for Kids

      2. Rotavirus

        Title: Rotavirus Vaccine - Source: CPS – Caring for Kids

      3. Pneumococcal disease

        Title: Pneumococcal Vaccine - Source: CPS – Caring for Kids

      4. Meningococcal disease

        Title: Meningococcal Vaccine - Source: CPS – Caring for Kids

      5. Hepatitis

        Title: Hepatitis A - Source: CPS – Caring for Kids

        Title: Hepatitis A - Source: HSC – About Kids Health

        Title: Hepatitis B Vaccine - Source: CPS – Caring for Kids

      6. Measles, Mumps, Rubella (German measles)

        Title: Colic - Source: HSC – About Kids Health

        Title: MMR (Measles Mumps Rubella) Vaccine - Source: CPS – Caring for Kids

        Title: MMR Vaccine: Myths and Facts - Source: CPS – Caring for Kids

        Title: Measles - Source: HSC – About Kids Health

        Title: Mumps - Source: HSC – About Kids Health

        Title: Rubella (German Measles) in Pregnancy - Source: CPS – Caring for Kids

        Title: Rubella - Source: HSC – About Kids Health

      7. Chicken pox (Varicella)

        Title: Chickenpox Vaccine - Source: CPS – Caring for Kids

        Title: Chickenpox - Source: CPS – Caring for Kids

        Title: Chickenpox - Source: HSC – About Kids Health

      8. Influenza

        Title: Influenza Vaccine - Source: CPS – Caring for Kids

        Title: Influenza in Children - Source: CPS – Caring for Kids

        Title: Influenza (Flu) – An Overview - Source: HSC – About Kids Health

        Title: Understanding Pandemic Influenza - Source: Public Health Agency of Canada

        Title: Protect Yourself From the Flu - Source: Public Health Agency of Canada

        1. General influenza

          Title: Frequently Asked Questions about Influenza - Source: Public Health Agency of Canada

          Title: Fight Flu - Source: Public Health Agency of Canada

          Title: Flu Prevention Checklist - Source: Public Health Agency of Canada

          Title: Protect Yourself From the Flu - Source: Public Health Agency of Canada

          Title: Avian Influenza – Fact Sheet - Source: Canadian Food Inspection Agency

          Title: Colds (Viral Upper Respiratory Tract Infections) - Source: HSC – About Kids Health

        2. H1N1 and other pandemic influenza

          Title: H1N1 Flu Virus - Source: Public Health Agency of Canada

          Title: H1N1: Key Facts on H1N1 Flu Virus - Source: Public Health Agency of Canada

          Title: H1N1 Flu Virus: Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women - Source: Public Health Agency of Canada

          Title: H1N1 Flu Virus: Families and Caregivers - Source: Public Health Agency of Canada

          Title: Pandemic Preparedness - Source: Public Health Agency of Canada

          Title: Flu Prevention Checklist - Source: Public Health Agency of Canada

          Title: Avian Influenza – Fact Sheet - Source: Canadian Food Inspection Agency

      9. Human papilloma virus

        Title: HPV Vaccine for Girls - Source: CPS – Caring for Kids

        Title: HPV Vaccine: What Teens Need to Know - Source: CPS – Caring for Kids

    4. Infectious Disease: general information

      Title: Common Infections and Your Child - Source: CPS – Caring for Kids

      Title: Pandemic Preparedness - Source: Public Health Agency of Canada

      Title: When Your Child Is Sick: Illness and Infections - Source: CPS – Caring for Kids

      Title: Colds (Viral Upper Respiratory Tract Infections) - Source: HSC – About Kids Health

    5. Infectious Disease: specific diseases
      1. Respiratory

        Title: Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) - Source: CPS – Caring for Kids

        Title: Strep Throat and Scarlet Fever - Source: CPS – Caring for Kids

      2. Rashes and other skin infections

        Title: Rotavirus Vaccine - Source: CPS – Caring for Kids

        Title: Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease - Source: CPS – Caring for Kids

        Title: Cold Sores (Herpes Simplex Virus) - Source: HSC – About Kids Health

        Title: Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis) - Source: CPS – Caring for Kids

        Title: Ringworm - Source: CPS – Caring for Kids

        Title: Roseola - Source: CPS – Caring for Kids

        Title: Scabies - Source: CPS – Caring for Kids

      3. Gastrointestinal

        Title: Dehydration and Diarrhea in Children: Prevention and Treatment - Source: CPS – Caring for Kids

      4. HIV

        Title:  Information for Pregnant Women who have HIV - Source: CPS – Caring for Kids

        Title: Testing for HIV During Pregnancy - Source: CPS – Caring for Kids

        Title: HIV and Your Baby - Source: HSC – About Kids Health

        Title: HIV and Your Child - Source: HSC – About Kids Health

    6. Infection Prevention

      Title: Pandemic Preparedness - Source: Public Health Agency of Canada

      Title: Antimicrobial Products in the Home - Source: CPS – Caring for Kids

      Title: Avoiding Infection: What to do in a Doctor’s Office - Source: CPS – Caring for Kids

      Title: Handwashing for Parents and Kids - Source: CPS – Caring for Kids

  7. Miscellaneous
    1. Newborn Care

      Title: Skin Care For Your Baby - Source: CPS – Caring for Kids

      Title: Diaper Rash - Source: CPS – Caring for Kids

      Title: Your Newborn: Bringing Baby Home From The Hospital - Source: CPS – Caring for Kids

      Title: Jaundice in Newborns - Source: CPS – Caring for Kids

      Title: Meningococcal Vaccine - Source: CPS – Caring for Kids

      Title: MMR (Measles Mumps Rubella) Vaccine - Source: CPS – Caring for Kids

      Title: MMR Vaccine: Myths and Facts - Source: CPS – Caring for Kids

      Title: Dehydration and Diarrhea in Children: Prevention and Treatment - Source: CPS – Caring for Kids

      Title: Febrile Seizures - Source: CPS – Caring for Kids

      Title: Fifth Disease – Erythema Infectiosum - Source: CPS – Caring for Kids

      Title: Giardia - Source: CPS – Caring for Kids

      Title: Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease - Source: CPS – Caring for Kids

      Title: HIV and Your Baby - Source: HSC – About Kids Health

      Title: Prenatal Health and Your Baby - Source: CPS: Caring for Kids

    2. Bowel Habits

      Title: Healthy Bowel Habits for Children - Source: CPS – Caring for Kids

      Title: Excessive Gas (Flatulence) - Source: HSC – About Kids Health

      Title: Constipation - Source: HSC – About Kids Health

      Title: Diarrhea - Source: HSC – About Kids Health

      Title: Abnormal-Looking Stool - Source: HSC – About Kids Health

    3. Bioethics

      Title: A Parent’s Guide to the Participation of Children and Teens in Medical Education - Source: CPS– Caring for Kids

      Title: Health Research in Children: What Parents Need To Know - Source: CPS – Caring for Kids

      Title: Making Treatment Decisions for Babies, Children and Teens - Source: CPS – Caring for Kids

      Title: Planning Care for Children and Youth with Serious Medical Conditions - Source: CPS – Caring for Kids

      Title: When Your Child Needs A Transfusion - Source: CPS – Caring for Kids

      Title: Child Care: Making the Best Choice for your Family - Source: CPS - Caring for Kids


© Leslie Rourke, Denis Leduc, and James Rourke, 2011.